Sunset Beach, NC

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A coastal sunset with a pier extending into the ocean, a beach, and a town in the background.
A beach with palm trees and a sunset.
A beach with a sunset sky and two silhouetted figures.
A pier extending into the ocean at sunset with two birds on the wet sand.
A wooden pier extending into a body of water with people fishing.

Where to stay in Sunset Beach

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A beach with sand dunes, wooden fence posts, and houses in the background.

Sea Trail

While visiting Sea Trail, you might make a stop by sights like Willard Byrd Golf Course and Oyster Bay Golf Club.

Shell House - Less than a block to beach access and recently updated!

Shell House - Less than a block to beach access and recently updated!

Sunset Beach NC
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Sunset Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Brunswick ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"Loved the shell house! Definitely want to come back (:"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

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Shell House - Less than a block to beach access and recently updated!
BOOKING NOW FOR YOUR NEXT VACAY. QUIET LOCATION: SUNSET COTTAGE 1 of 2!

BOOKING NOW FOR YOUR NEXT VACAY. QUIET LOCATION: SUNSET COTTAGE 1 of 2!

Sunset Beach NC
Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Rees Jones Golf Course are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"Nice place in a quiet neighborhood. TV was iffy in the bedroom and the TV in the living room did not work."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

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BOOKING NOW FOR YOUR NEXT VACAY. QUIET LOCATION: SUNSET COTTAGE 1 of 2!
Second Row, Canal View, Pet Friendly: Your Perfect Beach Getaway!

Second Row, Canal View, Pet Friendly: Your Perfect Beach Getaway!

Sunset Beach NC
Stay at this vacation home in Sunset Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Brunswick Islands ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"We just spent a week at the Aloha with our daughter, son in law and grandkids. It was wonderful! It is the perfect location for us not only because of its proximity to the beach but it is across the street from three of the six houses our family rents every year!!! The kitchen is nicely stocked for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

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Second Row, Canal View, Pet Friendly: Your Perfect Beach Getaway!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shell House - Less than a block to beach access and recently updated!

Shell House - Less than a block to beach access and recently updated!

Sunset Beach NC
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Sunset Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Brunswick ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
"Loved the shell house! Definitely want to come back (:"

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026

Shell House - Less than a block to beach access and recently updated!
BOOKING NOW FOR YOUR NEXT VACAY. QUIET LOCATION: SUNSET COTTAGE 1 of 2!

BOOKING NOW FOR YOUR NEXT VACAY. QUIET LOCATION: SUNSET COTTAGE 1 of 2!

Sunset Beach NC
Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and pillowtop beds. Popular attractions North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Rees Jones Golf Course are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"Nice place in a quiet neighborhood. TV was iffy in the bedroom and the TV in the living room did not work."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 2026

BOOKING NOW FOR YOUR NEXT VACAY. QUIET LOCATION: SUNSET COTTAGE 1 of 2!
Second Row, Canal View, Pet Friendly: Your Perfect Beach Getaway!

Second Row, Canal View, Pet Friendly: Your Perfect Beach Getaway!

Sunset Beach NC
Stay at this vacation home in Sunset Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions North Myrtle Beach Beaches and Brunswick Islands ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
"We just spent a week at the Aloha with our daughter, son in law and grandkids. It was wonderful! It is the perfect location for us not only because of its proximity to the beach but it is across the street from three of the six houses our family rents every year!!! The kitchen is nicely stocked for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Second Row, Canal View, Pet Friendly: Your Perfect Beach Getaway!
See all properties in Sunset Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Sunset Beach attractions

Sandpiper Bay Golf Course

9.0/10 (7 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Sunset Beach at Sandpiper Bay Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

2 Hour Sunset Waterway Excursion in Calabash

2 Hour Sunset Waterway Excursion in Calabash

$35
per adult
2 Hour Sunset Waterway Excursion in Calabash
River tubing

River Tubing & Kayaking

$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
River Tubing & Kayaking
Kayak Rental on the Waccamaw River

Kayak Rental on the Waccamaw River

$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kayak Rental on the Waccamaw River
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Cities near Sunset Beach

A marina with boats docked, a clear sky, and a calm water body.

Little River

A beach with waves, a row of beach chairs, and a city skyline in the background.

North Myrtle Beach

A beach at sunset with the sun low on the horizon, waves gently lapping the shore, and a pier in the distance.

Ocean Isle Beach

A river with a dock, boats, and a sunset.

Calabash

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